2001 BMW 318 vs. 1978 Buick Regal
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1978 Buick Regal | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 318 | Regal |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
